Dennis Robert Edwards
WOODSTOCK — Dennis Robert Edwards, 72, died unexpectedly Sept. 27, 2021, at Bridgeport Hospital. He last resided at The Crossings East, New London, where he lived since 2015.
Dennis was born in 1949 in E. Woodstock and was a graduate of Woodstock Academy, Class of 1969. After graduation, he moved to the Groton/New London area and worked at Electric Boat in the janitorial department for many ears before becoming unable to work.
He leaves his father, Francis “Howard” Edwards of E. Woodstock; his brother, Wayne (Laurie) Edwards of Putnam; his sister, Sherry (Peter) Engh of E. Woodstock; and aunts, uncles, nieces and a nephew. He was predeceased by brothers, Walter and Dale, his mother, Alma Marie (Baker) Edwards Rose, and his stepmother Pauline Jones Wonoski, Edwards.
There are no public services at this time. A private burial will be held at a later date. Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
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Fri. Oct. 29
‘Nightmare’
POMFRET --- Nick’s Nightmare returns to the Pomfret Little League field from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 29, 30 and 31. $8 for adults; kids under 8 admitted free. Benefits the Pomfret/Eastford Little League.
Sat. Oct. 30
Trick or Treat
PUTNAM --- The annual Putnam Trick or Treat AFTERNOON, sponsored by the Putnam Recreation Department, will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Parents are invited to trick or treat from business to business from Union Square to the area of Jade Garden.
Banding Demo
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center of Pomfret on Day Road will present Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstration at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 and at 8 p.m. Nov. 6. Bring camera. Register:
Coat-plus Collection
PUTNAM --- There will be a collection of winter coats, gloves, hats, blankets and baby clothing for those in need in Windham County from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cargill Council 64, Knights of Columbus Hall on Providence Street.
Sat. Nov. 6
Clothing Giveaway
PUTNAM --- IHSP Nu2U Clothing Closet will be holding a free clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon at the Living Faith United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Free clothing, all ages, winter and summer. Bring bags. All welcome.
Sat. Nov. 13
Yuletide Festival
PUTNAM --- The Daughters of Isabella will hold its Yuletide Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church on Providence Street. They are seeking vendors. Table rentals are $35 if reserved before Oct. 20 or $40 after Oct. 20. 860 928 5014.
Volunteer Day
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center of Pomfret will hold Volunteer Day at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring gloves, rakes, clippers or spades if you have them. No experience needed. 860-928-4948.
Mon. Nov. 15
Art & Book Sale
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center of Pomfret on Day Road will hold an artwork and book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15 to 21. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Nov. 19
Walk & Campfire
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present “Full Beaver Moon Walk and Campfire from 8 to 10 p.m. at Trail Wood on Kenyon Road. Register:
Sat. Nov. 20
Hazardous Waste
POMFRET --- A Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pomfret Community School. This is for household hazardous waste only and is only for Woodstock and Pomfret residents. Bring driver’s license. For list of eligible waste, go to the Town of Woodstock CT FB page.
Mon. Nov. 22
Holiday Nature Store
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will hold its annual Holiday Nature Store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 23. 860-928-4948.
Fri. Nov. 26
Artists’ Open Studios
PUTNAM --- The Artists’ Open Studios of Northeast CT will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 26, 27, 28 and Dec. 4 and 5. www.aosct.org.
Sun. Dec. 5
Hospice Tree
Day Kimball Healthcare will present Hospice Tree of Life Ceremonies at 5 p.m. at locations around northeastern Connecticut. Benefit: Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT. More Info:daykimball.org/treeoflife
Sat. Dec. 25
Merry Christmas!
Tues. Dec. 28
Bird Watch
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will hold a Winter Bird Walk starting at 1 p.m. Register:
Thur. Dec. 30
Nightingale Hike
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret on Day Road will present “Hike Nightingale Forest South” at 9 a.m. at the Wyndham Land Trust. Register:
Sat. Nov. 5, 2022
Dueling Pianos
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will present Dueling Pianos Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino at 7 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. More Info:daykimball.org/pianos
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Pomfret School
splits the week
POMFRET — The Pomfret School boys’ soccer team won against the Frederick Gunn School Oct. 23, 1-0.
Pomfret goals came from Eumir Rodriguez (89th) and saves came from Javier Alonso, 3; and Austin Kendig, 3
Coach Patrick Burke said “We knew Frederick Gunn is a team that would compete, battle, and make things challenging for us, and they did just that in the game’s first half. Both teams struggled to create quality chances, and the majority of the game was played in the midfield.”
Frederick Gunn had more energy during this first half, but Pomfret got a spark in the final 20 minutes as Cole Castro, Van Horvath, Kaya Horvath, Ethan Forbes, Lawrence Viola, Lyle Bernard, Nick Ferrucci, Caleb White, and Tareq Altayaar gave quality minutes. It was 0-0 at the half, he said.
In the second half, Burke said, the team increased its energy and intensity and took control. Declan Chapman, Jerry Da, Fred Coulibaly, Lawrence, Nate Watson, Dylan Tran, and Anson Meerbergen gave quality minutes in the attack, while Devin Walcott and Grant Maurer worked hard to control the midfield. Henry Cattell, Eumir Rodriguez, Gerald Gao, Ryan Cho, and Lyle played well in defense and limited Frederick Gunn’s opportunities. Frederick Gunn was able to get through for a one on one opportunity about 15 minutes into the half, but goalkeeper Austin Kendig came up with an outstanding diving save. Pomfret continued to push for a goal throughout the majority of the second half.
Burke added with a little over a minute left on the clock, Nick Ferrucci beat his man to a ball at half field and took off down the left flank. Nick beat another defender and then was taken down in the box earning Pomfret a penalty kick. With 54 seconds left, Eumir stepped up to the spot kick and put an inch perfect shot into the top right corner, giving Pomfret the 1-0 lead and the victory.
On Oct. 20 Berkshire beat Pomfret 3-1. Pomfret’s goal came from Nate Watson (57th) with an assist from Fred Coulibaly Goalie Javier Alonso had seven saves.
Burke said the 3-1 score line “does not tell the story of the game, and while we are upset with the defeat, we showed once again that we can play and compete at a high level with top level competition.”
He said a mental lapse in the 5th minute allowed Berkshire an easy 1-0 lead. Griffins Declan Chapman and Dylan Tran lead the attack while Fred Coulibaly and Nate Watson found space on the flanks. Devin Walcott, Ethan Forbes, and Caleb White organized Pomfret’s midfield. The defense locked down Berkshire’s attacking threats. Grant Maurer and Henry Cattell were strong on the wings while Eumir Rodriguez and Ryan Cho continued to grow in their center back partnership. Cole Castro gave us a spark up top as he, Declan, Dylan, Fred, Nate, Lawrence Viola, and Nick Ferrucci tested Berkshire’s back line. Goalkeeper Javier Alonso played well and controlled his box. The first half was an even and entertaining match, he said.
Down 1-0, the Griffins started the second half knowing they were still in the game and their start was strong. Javier came up with a big save early which gave the team momentum. In the 57th minute some nice distribution from Javier found Fred who beat his man and played a diagonal ball into the path of Nate. Nate took one good touch and fired an arching shot over the outstretched hands of the Berkshire keeper. At 1-1 the game remained back and forth with both teams attacking and defending well. In the 70th minute Berkshire was awarded a PK after a 50/50 challenge and their talented #10 finished from the spot. Pomfret pushed hard for an equalizer. Declan and Fred were instrumental in this push, while Grant, Nick, Nate, Devin, and Cole all made important plays which almost got us an equalizer. Burke said: “We were a bit unlucky to not get our own PK, but that happens in soccer. Unfortunately, with 20 seconds left Berkshire was able to get a run out and their #10 was able to score giving them a 3-1 win.”
By Patrick Burke
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Hunter pace in
Pomfret enjoyed
by 100+ riders
POMFRET — More than 100 riders enjoyed a 6-mile-trail on one of Pomfret’s oldest farms on a warm October day. The first Chandler Farm Hunter Pace was hosted by owners Katy Holzer, Alex Williams, and Marjorie Corker-Holzer as a fund-raiser for the Pomfret Horse and Trail Association, which supports open space and trail development.
Katy and Alex worked for months to cut trails through woods and fields and create a family-friendly, cross-country course with 34 jumps for all levels of riding.
Riders competed in divisions which ranged from jumping to slower-paced trail riding. They aimed for a “fox-hunting” pace which adjusts for the terrain and simulates the varying speeds of following hounds.
The course began at Chandler Farm, which was established in 1708 in the north end of Pomfret. It continued through neighboring land thanks to the generosity of owners Barbara Lussier, Robert Craig, and the Wyndham Land Trust.
The Pomfret Horse and Trail Association is a non-profit organization established in 2007 to support the centuries-old trail system for riders and hikers in Pomfret.
Proceeds from fund-raisers are donated to the Wyndham Land Trust, the Audubon Society in Pomfret, Tyrone Farm, the Last Green Valley, the New England Forestry Foundation, the Connecticut Horse Council, and the Windham-Tolland 4H Horse Camp.
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